Village Link

Dec 2016 - Jan 2017

Grimston, Roydon
Congham and Pott Row

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GRIMSTON, POTT ROW, ROYDON & CONGHAM

Hello All
Well here we are again with Christmas nearly upon us. The picture on the front
cover shows a wintry scene at Grimston. It was taken a few years ago, and
although most of us arent keen on snow it does seem fitting for Christmastime.
With very best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.
Your Editor

The Deadline for submissions for the February issue is19th January
EDITOR:
ADVERTISING:

Chrissy Shale
grimstonvillagelink@outlook.com
KL-617817
haywood301@btinternet.com
Roger Haywood,
KL-630301
Contributions by e-mail should if possible be sent as plain text,
or if on paper should be delivered to 9,Leziate Drove, Pott Row PE32 1DB
Distribution: George Wood (Congham), Mary Roper (Grimston),
Kath Evison (Roydon), Roger Haywood (Pott Row)

THE VILLAGE LINK can now be seen on line at the Churches web site www.ggmbenefice.uk
WEB SITE EDITOR: Contact Steve Williamson, editor@ggmbenefice.co.uk
01553-630203
TEAM RECTOR : The Revd. Jane Holmes
jmh200@btinternet.com
01553 636227
TEAM VICAR :
The Revd. Judith Pollard
wotzpollard@aol.com
601251
ST. BOTOLPH'S CHURCH, GRIMSTON
Wardens:
Mrs Jan. Willson, 50 Chapel Road, Pott Row
Mrs Ellen Scott, 18 Rectory Close Roydon
ST. ANDREWS CHURCH, CONGHAM
Wardens:
Mrs Helen Lilley, Heath House, Hillington
ALL SAINT'S CHURCH, ROYDON
Wardens:
Mr Colin Grimes, 74, Station Road, Roydon
Mr Ivan Hudson, 72, Station Road, Roydon
CHURCH ORGANISATIONS
WAHM Club:
Mrs Ellen Scott, 18, Rectory Close, Roydon
Child Protection Officer: Mrs Shirley Hone, 8, Lynn Road, Grimston
Bell Ringers:
Mr Michael Harding, 4, Stebbings Close Pott Row Grimston
POTT ROW METHODIST CHURCH
Minister:
Rev. Catherine Dixon, 9, Peckover Way, South Wootton
Church
Mr Stephen Watts, 32 Chapel Road

Village Website: www.grimston.org.uk

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600612
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600041
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600593

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Christmas Bring it on!

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I don't know if you've seen Tesco's Christmas Advert showing on our TV screens
at the moment featuring Ruth Jones and Ben Miller and Slade's, 'Merry
Christmas' where the 'lady shopper' is daunted by the thought of getting ready for
Christmas and it's only mid November!
Well, as I write this in mid-November, I know just how she feels! So many Carol
Services to plan and prepare for as well as all the special things that happen in our
churches and villages in December all this and more - and 'normal life' doesn't
stop because its Christmas. I admit to feeling a little daunted. I suspect there are
many of you who are thinking of all the shopping and planning and preparing to be
done over the next few weeks who feel the same.
And yet like the character in the advert we too can pause, take a deep breath, look
afresh, see the joy, love and hope in Christmas (not necessarily the mince pies!)
and say to ourselves; Yeah Bring it on!

So let's not be daunted let's turn around together and say 'Bring it on'
And remember that this child we celebrate every Christmas time, born in
controversy, threatened by kings, would forever change the course of human
history. His story is our story. He can transform our lives too.
So will you embrace him as the most wonderful and life changing gift that we can
ever receive? I promise you it will take you until eternity to unwrap His treasures.
I pray that your Christmas this year will be full of Joy and Love and Hope for the
future.
Every blessing
Revd Jane

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Christmas is full of love and joy and hope and new beginnings.
It is the beginning of the Christian story when God, because he so loved the world,
sent His son to earth to live among us and show us the right way to be to live.
That, when we take it seriously, is life changing.
It is the beginning of the churches new-year and it heralds the New Year to come.
It is a time when we can all pause for a while from our normal routines and amidst
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Such a busy term at Holly Meadows!

One of our school development priorities this year is to enrich and broaden the
curriculum so that we fully explore cultural diversity. We celebrated' Black History
Month' throughout October which culminated in wonderful class assemblies
around this theme. Pupils in Key Stage 2 researched key milestones and
significant figures, whilst pupils in Key Stage 1 found out about President Barack
Obama and his time at The White House (very topical indeed). Our youngest
pupils had the chance to share Kenyan texts and music and have looked at
interesting objects from Africa.
During November our focus has been around 'Remembrance'. We have some
wonderful displays around the school to showcase each of the individual poppies
made, a selection of very emotive poetry, imagining life in the trenches, as well as
some factual writing about the events of World War One and the significance of
the 11th of November.
We certainly try hard to get out and about at Holly Meadows! So far this half term,
Barbosa class have visited Gaywood library. This was a great opportunity to
promote reading and a love of books but also to find out the other things a library
can offer. Pupils across the school have had the opportunity to represent the
school in a range of sporting events such as Hockey, Indoor Athletics and a MultiSkills Festival. In December, we are looking forward to some live theatre; Key
Stage 1 are very excited about watching the pantomime 'Jack and the Beanstalk'
in Hunstanton and Key Stage 2 will enjoy a trip to Westacre to see 'A Christmas
Carol'.
We are celebrating Christmas at Holly Meadows with a nativity-based show
'Baubles' performed by our youngest pupils in Key Stage 1 and a traditional carol
service by Key Stage 2, with the support of Reverend Jane at St Botolph's
Church, Grimston. We very much look forward to sharing these with families and
friends of the school in the last week of term to get us all in the mood for the
festive season.
Throughout this term, we have welcomed a number of families to look around in
preparation for new intake in September 2017. A reminder to families with
children due to start primary school next year- if you haven't been in to visit
already, come and look around! Please call our school office on 01485 600241 to
book a visit.
With very best wishes for Christmas and the New Year!
Jennie Wildsmith-Garton
Headteacher
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Greenfingers November & AGM

The Annual meeting began with the chairman's review of a year with outstanding
speakers and enjoyable summer outings. Jenny congratulated Cynthia and
Neville Jackson and supporting club members who won the Best in Show trophy
for small gardens at the Sandringham Flower Show. The Annual Horticultural
Show in September helped to raise 1000 for Blood Bikes. We received a letter
of thanks and a certificate of appreciation. We chose to support this charity as
one of our members Ann, had greatly benefitted from their help.
The club re-elected the existing Committee. Jenny Haywood agreed to take on
the responsibility of Chairman for the year. Jean Battson wished to stand down
as Treasurer and was sincerely thanked for her many years of outstanding
guardianship of our finances.
We were privileged to hear Dr Ian Bedford, Head of Entomology at the John Innes
Institute, talk on butterflies, referring to them as one of the greatest wonders of
the natural world. Dr Bedford used his talk to encourage members to find a
corner for nectar bearing plants. With the loss of half the UK's hedgerows since
1947 and also old meadows to intensive agriculture, every effort is needed to help
conserve the numbers of butterflies and moths we have left. The talk and slides
were fascinating.
Plant of the month winners were:
1st Margaret Gladman, 2nd Brian Woollatt, 3rd Eileen Godsall.
The next meeting on December 13 will be the members' Christmas Social
evening.
There will be no meeting in January. The first meeting of 2017 will be on
February 14th, when Julia Stafford-Allen will talk about the National Garden
Scheme.
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John Kirkpatrick performs 'Carolling and Crumpets'

Some will remember John for his depiction of 'The Victorian Farmer's Year in
Song'. Now he returns to Grimston to take us on a journey in music and song
through the history of carolling, how it started and how travelling musicians from
medieval times onwards spread the message of Christmas. Afterwards,
refreshments will be crumpets, tea cakes and tea.
The event takes place at St. Botolph's Church, Grimston, PE32 1BG on Thursday,
December 8th starting at 7.30pm.
Tickets on the door 12 or 10 if pre booked via Roger on 01553 630301, or
email haywood301@btinternet.com. Members 10. All welcome. Proceeds are in
aid of Friends of St. Botolph's.
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Pott Row Methodist Church

SHEDS
FENCING
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TRIMMING

Divine worship for December 2016 and January 2017

4th December - Rev'd Catherine Dixon Carol Service 6.30pm
11th December - To be arranged by Local Methodists 10.30am
18th December - Mr Greg Sargent from South Wootton 10.30am
25th December - Christmas Day Mr Stephen Watts 10.00am

Phone Eric on
01553-630208
Mobile 07867860820

January 2017 at 10.30am

1st January - Rev'd Catherine Dixon Covenant Service
8th January - Mr John Miles from Downham Market
15th January - Mrs Jenny Sparks from Stanhoe
22nd January - To be arranged by Local Methodists
29th January - Mrs Elizabeth MacLeod from Syderstone
5th February - To be arranged by local Methodists

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The Christmas Tree Festival will be on 2nd, 3rd, 4th December

Doors open Friday and Saturday from 10am until 4pm
Doors open Sunday 2pm until 4pm
Carol Service 6.30pm on Sunday led by Rev'd Catherine Dixon
Coffee Morning for December will be on 8th December at Pott Row Methodist at
10.30am.
Coffee Morning for January will be on 12th January at 32 Chapel Road at
10.30am.
We wish all our readers God's blessing this Christmas, and peace in our world in
2017.

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With Christmas now fast approaching and the postman delivering sacks of
Christmas cards I would just like to remind everyone that I am still collecting
stamps to raise funds for the Norfolk Ornithologists' Association. All stamps are
welcome, old and new, British and Foreign, definitive and commemorative. They
need a margin of 1cm or quarter of an inch all the way round but if you don't have
time to cut them from the envelope please just put the whole envelopes in a bag
and I will do the rest, including shredding the address. Some of you know where I
live but if you would like me to collect them from you after Christmas, please just
give me a call on 01485 600937.

Home 01485 600178

Many thanks for your continued support.

Alan V. Barlow
3 The Grove,
Pott Row

Ann Gordon
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SERVICES FOR DECEMBER 2016

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4 Dec
8.30am
9.30am
10.30am
10.30am
11.00am

2 Sunday in Advent
All Saints, Ashwicken
St Lawrence Harpley
St Nicholas, Gayton
St Botolph, Grimston
St Mary Great Massingham

Holy Communion
Family Service
Morning Praise
Holy Communion
Holy Communion

St. Lawrence Harpley

Holy Communion

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7 Dec
9.00am
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3 Sunday in Advent
St Mary Great Massingham
St Andrew Little Massingham
Pott Row Methodist Chapel

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4 Sunday in Advent
St Lawrence Harpley
St Botolph Grimston
St Nicholas Gayton
St Mary Great Massingham
All Saints Roydon

Poetry night at East Walton

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Monday 12 December at 7pm

To get you into the festive mood a gentle and humorous evening of poetry with
sherry and mince pies at Abbey Farm, East Walton

Carols for everyone!

Benefice Holy Communion

Carol Service
The Gap
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Carol service
Carol service
Carol service

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Tuesday 20 Dec
7.00pm
St Botolph, Grimston

Carol Service

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Wednesday 21 Dec
9.00am
St Botolph Grimston
7.00pm
St Marys East Walton

Holy Communion t
Carol Service

Thursday 22nd Dec

6.00pm
St Andrew Congham

Rotary Carol Service

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Friday 23 Dec
6.00pm
St Andrews Congham
6.00pm
St Lawrence Harpley
7.00pm
St Mary Gayton Thorpe

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Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Family Holy Communion
Family worship

Come and join us at one of our carol services this

Christmas. Details of all our services are on the
previous pages.

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18 Dec
9.30am
10.30am
3.00pm
3.00pm
7.00pm

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Christmas Day
All Saints Roydon
St Andrew Little Massingham
St Nicholas Gayton
St Lawrence Harpley

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11 Dec
10.30am
3.00pm
4.00pm

24 Dec
4.00pm
4.30pm
11.30pm
11.30am

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25 Dec
8.30am
9.30am
10.30am
11.15am

Christmas Eve
St Nicholas Gayton
St Mary Great Massingham
St Botolphs Grimston
St Marys Great Massingham

Carol Service
Carol Service
Carol Service
Family worship
Christingle
Midnight Communion
Midnight Communion

Carols in the Stable

Please come and enjoy an hour of singing carols in the

stable to celebrate the season of Advent
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When ..Saturday 17 December
Time 3pm
Place .5 Acre Fen, Cliff en Howe Road, Pott Row, PE32 1BY down to
bottom of Cliff en Howe Road, the stables are on the left where the road divides.
There is parking in the yard. Jane (Ackers) has kindly offered to host this in the
stable at her field, and we plant to make it as comfortable and festive as possible
(and warm!) but warm clothes will be needed for all!, with seating.
Mulled wine and mince pies (squash and biscuits for little ones) will be on offer.
Please come and enjoy this special time together and bring family and friends

Christmas Eve Services

For children and families we have special services on
Christmas Eve
4pm at St Nicholas, Gayton
4.30pm St Marys, Gt. Massingham
Holy Communion at midnight
11.30pm St Botolph, Grimston and
11.30pm at St Mary, Gt Massingham

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Grimston and District Good Companions

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Carpentry
Locksmith & Key Cutting
Automotive Locksmith & Key Cutting
UPVC & Garage, Window and Door Repairs
Glazing & Board Ups
24 Hour call out

Telephone Richard Brown 01553 774775 / 01760 338405

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Our next two meetings at the Village Hall are 17th December....Christmas Party
21st January.......Social afternoon
The Good Companions welcome anyone over sixty - and our meetings always finish
with a delicious tea! You are also welcome to come for a 'taster' session. For further
details just ring 600750 or 600769.

GRIMSTON VILLAGE HALL

Book & Jigsaw Puzzle Sale in the Village Hall
Wednesday December 7th & 21st 2pm till 5pm
also Wednesday January 4th & 18th 2017 for Village Hall Funds
A very big THANK YOU to those who have supported our
Book and Jigsaw Sales and Car Boot Stalls.
Since January this year we have raised 237 for Hall funds.
David and Violet Giles

Grimston Eye
What a lovely country picture on the cover of last month's link - that of the post office
and Ruby the horse waiting for her mint! (Was it a Murray?!)
It is interesting to see the farm vehicles around the village showing us where we are
on the farming calendar.
I understand from cyclists that our village is a good way to cycle round on their way to
Lynn. I enjoyed seeing families supporting their children's sponsored bike ride.
Two weeks or so ago I noticed that the dog waste bin was overflowing, and filled bags
were left on the ground around the bottom. I understand that the bins are provided
for dog walkers who are not immediately returning home, otherwise the bags should
be placed in their own black bins. The waste bin is cleared fortnightly, which is
sufficient if most does go in the black bins.
It's sad that there is no longer a poppy collection around the village. Our thanks must
go to the lady who has arranged it for many years in the past, and all her helpers.
Where the 'fireman's prayer' was answered on November 5th the animals slept well!
The Remembrance Sunday service at the church was well attended. How good to
see the Beavers and Scouts, with their flag bearers parading up the aisle to present
the flags, and one scout reading the lesson.
The well known hymns were sung with enthusiasm, and the act of remembrance
outside at the Memorial was very moving with the two minutes silence, and the Last
Post and Reveille played by a trumpeter.
Later Congham Church held a delicious afternoon tea to which everyone was invited.
There was also a display of crafts and interesting memorabilia on the theme 'Hear My
Cry. '
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Grimston Fen & Allotment trust: Winter Fuel Grants:

Every Winter the Trust allocates an amount of money to give out to those in need
within the Parish of Grimston. Usually, but not always, this money is given to the
elderly. The Trustees are asking that if you wish to be considered for a grant this
year, you should fill in the slip below and return it to our Clerk by the 31st
December 2016. All previous recipients of the money will need to re-apply. If you
wish, you may apply on someone else's behalf, if you think they should receive
the money. All applications received will be considered and treated in the strictest
confidence. The funds will be shared out equally between all successful
applicants and the money delivered towards the end of January.
Name:
..................................................................................................................................
Address:
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SERVICES FOR JANUARY 2017

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2 Sunday of Christmas
St Mary East Walton
St Lawrence Harpley
St Botolph Grimston
St Nicholas, Gayton
St Mary Great Massingham

Holy Communion
Family Service
Holy Communion
Morning Praise
Holy Communion

4 Jan
9.00am

St. Lawrence Harpley

Holy Communion

8th Jan
10.30am
4.00pm

Epiphany
St Botolph Grimston
Pott Row Methodist Chapel

Benefice Holy Communion

The Gap

1st Jan
8.30am
9.30am
10.30am
10.30am
11.00am
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15 Jan
8.30am
9.30am
10.30am
10.30am
11.00am
11.15am

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2 Sunday of Epiphany
All Saints, Roydon
St Andrew Little Massingham
St Nicholas, Gayton
St Botolph, Grimston
St Mary Great Massingham
St Lawrence Harpley

Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Morning Praise
Family Service
Sung Holy Communion

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Wednesday 18 January
9.00am
St Botolph Grimston
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22 Jan
8.30am
9.30am
11.00am
3.00pm
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29 Jan
8.30am
10.30am
10.30am
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5 Feb
8.30am
9.30am
10.30am
10.30am
11.00am

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Holy Communion

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3 Sunday of Epiphany
St Andrew, Congham
St Botolph, Grimston
St Mary Great Massingham
St Mary Gayton Thorpe

Holy Communion
Family Service
Holy Communion
Celtic service

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4 Sunday of Epiphany
St Mary East Walton
St Nicholas Gayton
St Andrew Little Massingham

Holy Communion
Group Service
Holy Communion

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4 Sunday before Lent

All Saints, Ashwicken
St Lawrence Harpley
St Nicholas, Gayton
St Botolph, Grimston
St Mary Great Massingham

Holy Communion
Family Service
Morning Praise
Holy Communion
Holy Communion

Parish Registers
Weddings
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3 December at St Andrew, Little
Massingham
John Robertson & Claire Seddon
Funerals
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7 November at St Botolph,
Grimston
Darren Andrew Grimes
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8 November at Mintlyn
Crematorium
James Arthur Atkinson of Ashwicken
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15 November at Mintlyn
Crematorium
Violet Rose Robinson of Middleton

At Messy Church in November we

looked at Jesus as The Good
shepherd and the children enjoyed
making their sheep,
There will be NO MESSY CHURCH
IN DECEMBER
However we will be having our usual
fun time at our family service on
Christmas Eve at 4pm at St
Nicholas Church Gayton.
th

th

28 November at Mintlyn
Crematorium
Alice Kitching of Lower Farm
Nursing Home

We met again on January 26

3.30pm in the Jubilee Hall Gayton

nd

2 December at Mintlyn
Crematorium
Eva Wood

Dates for your diary

Monthly Benefice Prayer Meetings

Join us as we gently pray together
over matters across our parishes.
This is always important and
especially so in these changing
times. All are
welcome
th
Sun 4 December
3pm St Nicholas
Gayton

th

Sunday 11 December
and
th
Sunday 8 January
at 4pm
At Pott Row Methodist Chapel
A very relaxed time together with
prayer and praise

st

Sunday 1 January
3pm at Gayton
Rectory
.

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Pott Row & District Bridleways

Association
Pott Row & District Bridleways Association is a local Association working with the
British Horse Society and other interested parties towards better access for horse
riders and other path users.
In 2017 we hope to get some fund raising underway starting with a Jumble Sale
at Pott Row Village Hall on Saturday 4th February (Further details to follow).
Earlier this year we held a Horse Riding & Road Safety training session, our
British Horse Society instructor put the group through their paces, highlighted
areas for rider improvement, raised awareness of road hazards and offered
advice. We will be taking the Riding Road Safety Test in the spring more
participants always welcome.
For further details about our Association or for a copy of our aims and objectives
please contact Theresa (Secretary) on 07930605578 or Mandy on 07587228559

DOMESTIC PLUMBING SERVICES

Repair or replacement of Leaking Taps,
Ball valves, pipes etc.
Washing machine, dishwasher and
bathroom installation. Blocked drains.
Call JOHN on 01553 631792 evenings

Rachael Spooner
MCFHP MAFHP
Foot health
professional
FOR ADVICE OR
AN APPOINTMENT

01485 601128

Caring for your feet

in the comfort of
your own home

Simply Sing Community Choir

By the time you read this, the choir will have performed its Christmas concert in
aid of The Big C, Norfolk Cancer Charity and will be making plans for 2017. Our
Spring term starts on Thursday 5th January and we will be learning some new
songs so why not make a New Year Resolution and come and join us. We meet
at Churchill Park School, Winston Churchill Drive, King's Lynn PE30 4RP on
Thursdays 7pm to 9pm term time only. We have soprano, alto, tenor and bass
sections, there are no auditions, no need to read music just an enjoyment of
singing. We pay a subscription of 35 per term but if you want to try us out, your
first two sessions are free. We are a friendly group, have a lot of fun and new
members are always welcome. We have a website where you can find further
information :- www.simplysingcommunitychoir.com. If anyone wants to give
us a try but is not sure of walking into a group of strangers, I will be at the front
door of the school building to greet you and accompany you so why not give us a
try. Ann Gordon
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ROBERT BRAMHAM
Your LOCAL
Carpenter/Handyman
Call for friendly advice or
a no-obligation estimate

Tel 01485 601329

Mobile 07771 984360
Email r.bramham@gmail.com
37 Church Lane, Roydon

Friendly and reliable service ~ free quotations

Over 10 years experience Fully insured
Approved supplier and installer of UPVC Windows, conservatories, doors,
fascia & guttering, cladding, garage doors and car ports.
Approved installer of Firestone flat rubber roofing & GRP Fibre Glass
roofing
Call Tim Curtis on 07794 085473 / 01553 760543
Email: tim@curtishi.co.uk Website: www.curtishi.co.uk

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Your local

HANDYWOMAN
HANDYWOMAN
NAOMI LITTLEWOOD
Mobile 07557790226
yourlocalhandywoman@gmail.com

NO JOB TOO SMALL

Grimston and District WI.

Our summer party in July went really well thanks to the lovely weather. We all
enjoyed a barbeque and salad with some outstanding desserts in the president's
garden. Music was supplied by Keith Davis and there was much dancing on the
lawn. In August David Jacklin came to speak to us about the Birchham Newton
Memorial Museum and we learnt a bit about local RAF history. In September our
speaker came from Davenports Magic Kingdom. He was very entertaining with
lots of magic tricks and jokes. At our annual meeting in October, Sheelah Davis
stood down as president having served for three years, and Mary Roper was
elected. Our November meeting involves Fun Fitness for All and our Christmas
party is on 12th December.
Now is a good time to consider joining the WI. We meet every month on the third
Monday at the village hall in Cliffe-en-Howe Road at 7.30 pm. The membership
fee for next year is 39, just over 3 a meeting - a bargain! We usually have an
interesting speaker, a cup of tea or coffee and a raffle, a competition and an
opportunity to see old friends and make new ones. You can even come as a
visitor for a free trial period. There are several "spin-off" activities too, like a
monthly lunch and a walking group. Our motto is "fun, food and friendship" - so do
come along and join in. A copy of our programme will be posted in Grimston
Stores and Post Office.

Holly Meadows PTA

R.J. STAFF Garden Maintenance

& Landscape Contractors

Grass Mowing Turfing Border Maintenance

Seeding Fencing Paving Tree Cutting
Pruning Garden Waste Removal
Sand, Shingle, Topsoil, Cement delivered
We will treat your garden as if its our own!

Tel. 01485-600753
Mobile 07860-217764

4 Hazel Close, The Meadows, Grimston

e-mail: richard@rjstaff.freeserve.co.uk
established 1983
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This month has been very productive for PTA fundraising. We held our first school
disco of the academic year which raised a fantastic 123.50 towards equipment
and experiences for the children.
We are also very pleased to report that thanks to the support of our pupils, staff,
parents and community supporting our school we have been able to use
fundraising money to purchase a new whiteboard with projector for Explorers
class. We have also been able to fund for Miss Hogger (our reception teacher) to
complete her Forest School training, which will enable our school to have our
forest school status reinstated.
The PTA have also been busy preparing for the Big Prize Bingo on Wednesday
7th December at Ffolkes Arms, Hillington. Doors will open from 6.45pm and eyes
down is at 7.30pm. There are fantastic prizes on offer including hampers, bottles,
days out and vouchers which have been so kindly donated by local businesses
and members of our school and community. If anybody would like to donate any
further prizes they would be very gratefully received please contact the school
office on (01485)600241 or Emma on 07747111452.
Holly Meadows PTA would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year.
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GRIMSTON MEDICAL CENTRE

01485 600341
CONJUNCTIVITIS
This is a condition that usually recovers fully without medical
treatment. Symptoms are red, itchy eyes, often accompanied by
a yellow or green discharge that causes the eyelids to stick
together in the morning. Bathing the eyes is often all that is
needed, though persistent infections may require medical
treatment.
Eye bathing
Use water that has been
previously boiled and allowed to
cool. Soak a new cotton wool ball.
Wipe the eyes gently with this to
remove the discharge and crusting
several times a day. Discard the
cotton wool after each use.
When to see the doctor
If conjunctivitis persists for more than four days
If you have eye pain
If your vision is affected
If you wear contact lenses
If you think that you (or your child) are seriously unwell
Is it contagious?
Conjunctivitis is highly contagious, so keep children with
conjunctivitis away from school or nursery until the condition
is cured.
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Accommodation

En Suite Rooms
Full Disabled Facilities
Off Road Parking

WAYNE TUFFS
Bricklayer and General Builder

13, High Cottages

Congham

All building work undertaken, including

new builds, extensions, garden walls,
patios, tiling, alterations, repairs,
and more

Jayne & Rob

01485 601358

Tel: 01485 601152 Mobile: 07879 476127

Walnuts
Cattery

TUESDAY & FRIDAY

EVENINGS
SATURDAY MORNING
TO FIND US PLEASE CALL
ON
07769 580 758

BOARDING

Weekly or Weekends

Pauline Suckling
22 The Walnuts, Grimston
01485 600845
07887 982887

RAILWAY MEMORABILIA FROM

GRIMSTON ROAD STATION

WANTED BY LOCAL COLLECTOR WITH FAMILY
RAILWAY CONNECTIONS
ESPECIALLY OLD ENAMEL AND CAST IRON SIGNS,
LAMPS ETC.
Other local stations such as Hillington and Gayton Road
considered.
Good price offered for right items
Please contact Roger on 01485 541566

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Tree surgery &

hedge maintenance

JOHN MINDHAM
(Professionally Insured)

Tel. 01760-755423
(Westacre);
07770 488788

Friendly, Reliable Service

References Available
Fully Insured
No Job Too Small

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New Builds
Listed and Heritage Buildings
Building Maintenance
Insurance
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MOBILE

HAIRDRESSING

R&B TURF &

GROUNDCARE
MACHINERY
SPECIALISTS

Helen

Servicing and Repairs to all

makes of
Lawnmowers ~ Ride-ons
Garden Machinery

Tel. 01485 600901

Tel: 01485 540645

or 0777 5514 572

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TiddlyPotts Playgroup

Grimston
Village Hall

I must start by saying a huge THANK YOU to everyone that supported me with
the TiddlyPotts Fundraising Pamper & Shopping Evening on the 12th November.
It was a great success! Everyone who came had a relaxing look around the many
stalls, some had a massage or their nails painted while others did a spot of
shopping or had their cards read. The raffle was drawn a 9pm and it took us over
half an hour to get through all the prizes! I'm happy to say we raised lots of money
for the group, over 400 before deduction of costs !! I'm spending some of the
money this month on the children, with a trip to Church Farm Stow Bardolph
where they will get to visit Santa as well as all the farm animals.

CLIFFE-EN-HOWE ROAD
POTT ROW

Telephone
Hillington 600440
Registered Charity 303963

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DAVID CRAVEN
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Architectural Services
For all Residential Planning
and Building Regulation
Applications
Also Project Management
Services offered

Tel 07585 442550

email david.manor@sky.com

The children are enjoying a lovely end to the year at TiddlyPotts. We had Paint
Me Ceramics of Hunstanton visit us to help make some lovely personalised
pottery keepsakes at the end of November and over the last weeks we have been
doing lots of Christmas themed crafts. If you visit the Chapel over the Tree
Festival weekend, please look out for our beautifully decorated TiddlyPotts Tree!!
Our term ends on Friday 9th December with a fun Christmas Party Session in the
morning for the children and a meal at The Three Horseshoes for the adults in the
evening! I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that has given
their continued support to TiddlyPotts over the past 12 months and especially to
my Mum, Angela Smith, who has given up her free time to help over the last 4
months.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
See you all in 2017. Our doors open again on Friday 6th January.
Love Emma - Playgroup Leader

Norfolk Churches Site

The Norfolk Churches website www.norfolkchurches.co.uk - has been created
by Simon Knott. It's Simon's aim to photograph and write about every church in
Norfolk but until recently our churches were missing from the site. I contacted
Simon and, after a couple of false starts, he visited at the end of July and our
three churches are now on the website.
Simon writes about churches as he sees them and sometimes his reviews are
warts and all. However, it will be of no surprise to us villagers that he was
impressed by all of our churches. Do go onto the site whilst you're surfing the web
and be reminded of the Early English glory of St Botolph's, the pleasing warmth
inside St Andrew's and the work of Victorian architect George Edmund Street in
All Saints. Reading about the church as seen through someone else's eyes will
remind you how fortunate we are to have these three beautiful buildings in our
midst. Please visit and support them as much as you can; we are entrusted with
their care for just a generation.
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The Fourville Players

It's been quite a quiet year for The Fourville Players but this month we are back!!
Panto season is upon us and from November 30th until December 3rd we will be
performing the World Premiere of Hansel, Gretel and Miss Parpalot the flatulent
witch.
A very funny script written by our very own Tim Cashmore it promises to be a fun
show full of audience participation and everything you have come to expect from
a Fourville Pantomime.
Performances start at 7.30pm at the village hall with a matinee on the Saturday at
2.30pm. Tickets are priced at 6 adults, 5 concessions and can be booked by
calling Emma on (01485) 609036.
The Fourville Players wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
and look forward to welcoming you to one of our fundraisers or shows soon.

CRAVEN HOLMES Design & Build Ltd

For quality new build, extensions and barn
conversion
Specialising in traditional stonework
Just Design or Just build options are available too!
Providing professional services for more than 20 years

07585442550 / david .manor@sky.com

Brian R Goodison

JON SAUNDERS
The Norfolk Creative Arts End of first year student Exhibition
A chance for you to come and view some of the work produced by students who
have attended courses during 2016. Also a great opportunity to speak to us about
courses we have on offer for 2017.
Open to the public from 10am till 4pm each day from Friday 2nd December till
Sunday 4th December @ Norfolk Creative Arts, 71 Gayton Road, Grimston, PE32
1BG
We are right next to the church and parking is situated towards the back of the
property in the former playground.
The cafe will be open serving tea, coffee and mince pies
Please check out our website www.norfolkcreativearts.co.uk if you require
further information

CARPENTRY & JOINERY

Windows U.P.V.C. & Wood
Kitchens . Doors . Stairs
Bespoke Joinery, Restoration & Repairs

Carpentry, Joinery,
Plumbing,
Building Maintenance

203 Wootton Road, King's Lynn

Tel : 01553 630825

Mob: 07949 301512
Email: BGoodison730@
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TEL: 01553 673885 MOBILE: 07887 771063

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NO JOBS TOO SMALL

I DO THEM ALL

Midnight Motors
Vehicle Technicians

Remembrance Day 2016

There was a large congregation at St Botolph's on Remembrance Day when Rev
John Wallis officiated at the traditional service of remembrance. The 8th Grimston
Scout Group paraded the Scout, Cub and Beaver standards and a member of
the Sandringham Explorers carried the Union Flag. The Last Post was played by
a representative of Springwood High School.
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Services, mots, diagnostic

Breakdown, any car, any age
James Parker
82 Chapel Road, Pott Row
01485 601133 or 07788 136155
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The Last Word

ROBERT MENZIES
GARDEN MACHINERY SERVICES

12 LONG LANE. WEST WINCH. KINGS LYNN. PE33 0PG

SPECIALIST REPAIRS SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

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www.bobthemowerman.co.uk
Tel: 07542192125
THE SOLUTION TO YOUR GARDEN MACHINERY REQUIREMENTS

Tuesday to Saturday
9.30 5
Telephone for appointment

01553-630086

83 Leziate Drove
(by Chris Spraggs Garage)

J & J TREE SERVICES LTD

Commercial & Private Tree Contractors

Tree Surgery
Stump Grinding/Removal
Maintenance & Felling
Hedge Management
Site Clearance
Free Quotations
Tel. 01485 600647
Mobile 07930 718183
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As Christmas approaches, childhood memories come to the surface. I still

remember the excitement of the visit of the Salvation Army Band to our home.
Dad always arranged the last port of call to be ours, which was way past bed
time. We would lie awake in anticipation of the band striking up in the lobby, after
which Mum would serve mince pies and ginger wine.
But as the years roll by and Christmas comes all too soon for preparation, some
of the excitement can wane. Perhaps we have been overcome by the excess of
celebration, and have lost sight of the simple story of the birth of a very special
child. There is a story told of a Christmas party for the village, and when it was in
full blast, a stranger was standing outside the hall in tears. Someone came out for
some fresh air, and seeing the man, asked Whatever is up with you? It's
Christmas time! I know but the party is for me, and no one has invited me, he
replied.
Perhaps we should make things simpler this year. Look for neat little things to go
in the children's stockings. When they were introduced in Europe, St Nicholas
would include three oranges, to represent three golden balls to pay for the
weddings of three daughters of a poor man along with other fruits and sweets!
Buy just one gift for family and friends on Christmas Day. Have a Christmas
banquet that is sufficient for the holiday, and doesn't end up in the food bin. Prune
the Christmas card list with genuine sincerity and don't be bound by unwarranted
pressure of we really ought to or we always have done. Live with the freedom
of love rather than the tyranny of image. After all the angel Gabriel told Mary to
call her firstborn Jesus, which means among other things liberator. What could be
better than being set free from the tyranny of the endless encouragement to shop
till you drop?
This is not another Scrooge on the beat, but a challenge to generous love rather
than insincere image building. Let love be genuine. Understand love is caring and
not spoiling. Love is knowing the difference between the origins of a tradition and
the folklore of Father Christmas and putting up the mistletoe, strategically placed
of course! Love is reading for ourselves and our children the story of the birth of
Jesus written by one of the historians, Matthew or Luke in the Bible. Christmas is
celebrated all over the world, even in traditional Buddhist countries like Japan, for
it keeps the check outs busy as much as other festivals do. For we live in the
global village now and Buddha's birthday is celebrated far from the land that
adopted the hope of Nirvana. Love is accepting that our supermarkets will keep to
the calendar of our multicultural society so that Christmas will be followed by
Chinese New Year, and then by Eid, Rosh Hashanah, Diwali, and the birthday of
Guru Nanak, all colourful celebrations. But let's not party with the stranger
standing outside.
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Robert Fox Renovation

Your Complete Service
Tel. 01485 601246
Mob. 07745 677674
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Fully Insured

A modern and well-equipped practice

staffed by friendly qualified people, with
your pets best interest at heart
Hall Farm, Church Lane
Roydon, Kings Lynn
PE32 1AR
Consultations by appointment

01485 600022

Weekdays 09.00 12.00, 15.00 18.00

Saturday 09.00 12.00
24 hour emergency service
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Richard Lamb
BSc, Lic.Ac, M.B.Ac.C.
Traditional Chinese
Acupuncture
Grimston Medical Centre
600341
Telephone
01263823724
evenings

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Re-roofs, Tiled & slate, Repairs and Leaks,
Lead work, Fascias and guttering,
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Phone - 01485 609133 / 07881905067
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St Andrew s Lane, Congham, Kings Lynn, PE32 1DU 01485 600625

Email: anvilcongham@gmail.com
Home Made Food served daily. Please drop in and collect a menu or give us a call.
Home of:-Great Food, Great Real Ales
Home made Food & Sunday Carvery
Warm Welcome
Caravan Site open all Year
Live Music on Fridays
Functions
Christmas Parties. Live Music New Year
Watch our blackboards and website for updates
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our Customers

Find us on FacebookAnvilcongham
A warm welcome from Karl, Kath and the team.

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and guidance for older people living in
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Telephone numbers are as from Hillington exch (01485) for Kings Lynn numbers, dial 01553
1st Gayton Rainbows: Karen Williamson,79 Chapel Road, Pott Row
Art Group: Mrs Sue Willis, 3 Fen Lane, Pott Row
Ashwicken V.A. School, Head Teacher: Mrs Susan Collison
Beavers, Cubs & Scouts: Mr Ian Hall, 4 The Walnuts, Grimston
Bowls Club: Mrs Daphne Parsons, 3 Bracken Way, Grimston
1st Brownies: Catherine Leigh, Old Forge, Church Farm Barns, Gayton
Council (Borough of King's Lynn & West Norfolk)
County Councillors: Congham: John Dobson, Moat Cottage, Old Hunstanton Hall
Grimston & Roydon: Jason Law, 11 The Howards, North Wootton
Crafty Villagers Theresa George
Cricket Club: Mr Tim Tilbrook, Willow Farm, Station Road, Roydon
Borough Councillors: Congham, Mr Tim Tilbrook, 57 Station Road, Roydon
Grimston, Pott Row, Roydon, Mrs Susan Fraser cllr.susan.fraser@west-norfolk.gov.uk
District Nurse: Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road
Dementia Adventure: Leslie Williams
Doctors' Surgery: Drs Archer, Scott & Clifton, Medical Centre, Congham Road
Fen & Allotment Trust: Mr John Missing, 11 Back Lane, Pott Row
Flitham V.P.A. School: Head Teacher: Mrs Angela Eden
Football: Mr Allan Dungey, 8 Hawthorn Avenue, Grimston
Fourville Players: Mrs Margaret Garrod, Ivy Cottage, Cliffe-en-Howe-Road
Friends of St. Botolph's: Mr Peter Coe, Spring House, Candlestick Lane, Grimston
Good Companions: Mr Nick Smith Tel. 600769 or Mr/Mrs Bill Hone
Greenfingers:Cynthia Jackson, 47 Phillip Rudd Court, Pott Row
Guides: Mrs Linda Watkinson, St. Winifred's, Lynn Road, Gayton
Health Visitor: Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road
Holly Meadows School: Vong Lane, Head Teacher: Mrs Rachael Williams
Hudson Fen/PARC: Secretary Mrs Mary Roper 9 Briar Close, Grimston
Little FishesPlaytine: Jane Reeve
Member of Parliament:Sir Henry Bellingham, Congham Manor, St. Andrew's Lane
Parish Council Clerks:
Grimston: Mrs Philippa Sewell, 10 Robin Hill, Heacham, PE31 7SS
Congham: Mrs Kate Sayer, Buttermere, Lynn Road, Hillington, PE31 6BJ
Roydon: Mrs Pippa Winson, 37 Ullswater Avenue, South Wootton, Pe30 3NJ
Police: 999 for emergencies
For everything else 101
or
Community Support Team 0845-4564567 for rowdy behaviour
or
Pott Row & District Bridleways Association: Theresa George, 31 Leziate Drove, Pott Row
Public Rights of Way Wardens: Mr David Grimes, 24 Church Lane, Roydon
Residents Assoc.: Mr Clare de Whalley, 5 Chequers Road, Grimston
Roydon Common: Norfolk Wildlife Trust: Mr Bill Boyd
Springwood Academy, King's Lynn Head Teacher: Mr Andrew Johnson
TiddlyPotts Playgroup : Emma Baker Tel: 07401 142921
Tree Warden (Parish of Grimston) Mr Philip Parker, 7 Leziate Drove
Women's Institute: Mary Roper, 9 Briar Close, Grimston, PE32 1XD
Village Hall: Mr David Giles, Brackendale, Cliffe-en-Howe Road, Pott Row

07774 557280
KL-630579
KL-630352
600470
601492
KL-636318
KL-692722
534265
524217
KL-630538
601413
601413
600263
KL- 668777
601220
600341
600875
600383
601279
600127
600337
600750
601210
KL-636629
KL-782641
600241
600003
07813104519
600559
572037
600825
KL-674382
KL-691211
01953 424242
KL-630538
600388
600391
578745
KL-773393

(Organisations are invited to send corrections to this list where appropriate)

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In between house sales, having building work done or simply
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Children welcome but unsuitable for under 5's
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